The whole team at Slabtown joined The Cider Crate team on their patio of the very impressive facility to sample way to many ciders for a Friday at noon!
Banjo – Tour – July 2020
Patty is 1/2 of Banjo Cider who invited us to join the new cidery on their bohemian style patio for some ciders and a chat!
Spy Cider – Tour – July 2020
Spy cider is one of the new cider makers on the block. They recently opened up a retail store in The Blue Mountains and had us on their patio to talk cider.
Windswept – Tour – July 2020
Mark and Courtney have been running Windswept out of their large farmland located along the apple pie trail. We talk about the area and their product.
Grey and Gold – Tour – July 2020
Opened only in July 2020, the team at Grey and Gold put together a new cider facility open just outside of Thornbury/The Blue Mountains in Ontario. We chat about it and more!
Duxbury – Tour – July 2020
We were excited to chat with cider maker and Ontario Craft Cider Association President James Macintosh about cider across the province and right outside of Meaford with his partner Mike at Duxbury.
Coffin Ridge – Tour – July 2020
One of Ontario’s hidden gems is the tap room/patio/production facilities at Coffin Ridge just outside of Owen Sound. We talked with Joel, cider maker for the outfit in July 2020 overlooking the valley.
Beaver Valley – Tour – July 2020
We got to head into the valley to talk with John Mott at Beaver Valley to see their tap house and talk cider!
Hoity Toity Cellars – Tour – July 2020
Having a chat with Gary (Owner ad Maker) about wine, cider, Gray/Bruce country and more in July of 2020.
Loch Mor – Tour – June 2020
Visiting Sara Boyd from Loch Mor in Hillier, Ontario. We talk cider and take a walk through the orchard!
Cold Creek Vinyards – Tour – June 2020
We stopped by Cold Creek Vinyards, opened in early June of 2020 to talk with Chris about his new venture and cider offerings.
Cidery Tour: BUSL – Mallorytown, ON – August 2019
We stopped into the newest cidery (2 weeks before they opened) in Mallorytown called BUSL (as in a bushel of apples) and chatted with a few photos. Interview below
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Cidery Tour: Ugly Apple – Lanark, ON – August 2019
We visited Ugly Apple, a small, wild-focused cider maker in Lanark County (about an hour outside of Ottawa), with Sterling to chat with Bret and Amy about their operations. Have a peak at some photos below, and listen to the podcast
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Cidery Tour: Tall Post, Hamilton, ON (July 2019)
Our Niagara area tour finishes talking with Aaron Post, a young cider maker who works out of a shipping container he put together himself, on top of the “mountain” in Hamilton, ON.
Cidery Tour: Rood Apples, Jordan Station, ON (July 2019)
We talked with Yvonne and Britnie from Rood Apples, aka Creekside Estates, and talk all things cider about the brand and more.
Cidery Tour: Niagara Teaching College, Niagara, ON (July 2019)
A visit to the Niagara Teaching college, we got to talk with head of the wine making program Gavin (who also does Garage D’or Cider), and talk about the program, Ontario cider and beyond.
Cidery Tour: Niagara Cider Company, Niagara, ON (July 2019)
A visit to the Black Diamond wine processing facility that hosts Niagara Cider Company (All we can say is, what a HUGE place), and chatted with co-founder Matt about how it all began.
Cidery Tour: Shiny Cider, Niagara-on-the-Lake (July 2019)
We stopped by Shiny Cider, home of Small Talk and their new, upgraded facility plus tap house. Now that is a lot of cans! (see our tour page for photos)
Cidery Tour: Ironwood Cider, Niagara-on-the-lake (July 2019)
We were able to chat with Carter, the new cider maker from Ironwood Cider and tour the new facility.
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Cider Tour: Rootstock Ciderworks, Williamson, NY (July 2019)
A visit to upstate New York and one of the quickest growing cideries, Rootstock. A great cider room and quite the work space.
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Cider Tour: Sterling Cider Company, Fair Haven, NY (July 2019)
On the 4th of July, we stopped by Sterling Cider in Fair Haven, New York to visit the in-house cidery.
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Tall Post – Tour – Hamilton (July 2019)
Our Niagara area tour finishes talking with Aaron Post, a young cider maker who works out of a shipping container he put together himself, on top of the “mountain” in Hamilton, ON.
Rood Apples – Tour – Jordan Station (July 2019)
We talked with Yvonne and Britnie from Rood Apples, aka Creekside Estates, and talk all things cider about the brand and more.
Ironwood Cider – Tour – Niagara-On-The-Lake (July 2019)
We were able to chat with Carter, the new cider maker from Ironwood Cider and tour the new facility.
Rootstock Ciderworks – Tour – Williamson, NY (July 2019)
We stopped at Rootstock Ciderworks on July 4th to chat with Luke about their operation, cider and even some spirits.
Sterling Cider – Tour – Fair Haven, NY (July 2019)
The first stop in a quick Northern New York State and Niagara Tour stopped us at Sterling Cider Company, a small family operation in Fair Haven, on July 4th none the less.
Revel – Tour – Guelph, ON (Dec 2018)
We caught up, almost 2 years to the date we first visited, with Tariq at Revel Cider Co’s Guelph warehouse for a tour. Enjoy!
Farmgate – Tour – Ottawa, ON (Oct 2018)
We visited Farmgate, about 45 minutes outside of downtown Ottawa, a touch north, with our friend Trevor and a few dogs in October, 2018
Rev Nat’s – Tour – Portland, OR (Oct 2018)
We stopped by Reverend Nat’s in Portland for a quick chat and a tasty flight in October, 2018
Cider Riot – Tour – Portland, OR (Oct 2018)
A visit to the Portland, OR tap house and production facilities – See photos at www.thecidercrate.com/
Cidery Tour: Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, Fredericton, NB (June 2018)
Talking with Adam and Nicola on the patio outside the Cider House, speaking about Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, the NB liquor scene, and of course, Cider.
Cider Tour: York County Cider, Fredericton, MB (May 2018)
We caught up with Ed when in Fredericton in early June, 2018 to talk shop with the York County Cider owner.
Red Rover Cider Tour (NB) – June 2018
Talking with Adam and Nicola on the patio outside the Cider House, speaking about Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, the NB liquor scene, and of course, Cider.
York County Cider Company Tour (NB) – June 2018
We caught up with Ed when in Fredericton in early June, 2018 to talk shop with the York County Cider owner.
Cidery Tour: Kings Mill Cider, Stirling, ON (May 2018)
One of the new cideries on the block, we visited the newly released tasting room with our final stop on the tour, a little north of PEC.
Cidery Tour: Empire Cider, Codrington, ON (May 2018)
A return to Empire Cider Co let us catch up and see what has changed in the last two years at the family run business.
Cidery Tour: Apple Falls Cider Co. Prince Edward Country, ON (May 2018)
A stop to chat once again with Amelia and Matt, along with a walk through the orchard and visit with the animals on residence.
Cidery Tour: The Old Third, Prince Edward County, ON (May 2018)
A quick stop at The Old Third and a chat with Jans about their very unique cider. We wont spoil it for you in the description, have a listen.
Cidery Tour: Clafeld Cider, Waupoos, ON (May 2018)
We talked with Amy from Clafeld about Cider and the orchard in PEC, May 2018
Cidery Tour: Bergeron (Cole Point) Winery, Adolphustown, ON (May 2018)
A visit to Bergeron Winery with their very unique story about how Cole Point Cider came to be!
Cidery Tour: Hard Way Cider, Bath, ON (May 2018)
We started our Prince Edward Country cider tour with Lisa and Steve of Hard Way Cider. Check out some photos and the podcast below.
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Kings Mills Cider – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
One of the new cideries on the block, we visited the newly released tasting room with our final stop on the tour, a little north of PEC.
Empire Cider Co. – Prince Edward County Tour 2018
A return to Empire Cider Co let us catch up and see what has changed in the last two years at the family run business.
Apple Falls Cider Co – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
A stop to chat with Amelie and Matt, along with a walk through the orchard and visit with the animals on residence.
The Old Third – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
A quick stop at The Old Third and a chat with Jans about their very unique cider. We wont spoil it for you in the description, have a listen.
Hinterland Winery – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
A quick stop at Hinterland to chat about the two ciders they offer, and quite a neat back patio.
Fieldbird Cider – Prince Edward County Tour 2018
Visiting the Kent-He Winery, we had a behind the scenes chat with Fieldbird and their very unique still-cider creations.
Clafelds Fruit Winery & Cider House Market – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
We talked with Amy from Clafeld about Cider and the orchard in PEC, May 2018
Burgeron Cole Point Cider – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
A visit to Burgeron Winery with their very unique story about how Cole Point Cider came to be!
Hardway Cider – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
Visiting Hardway Cider, just outside of Prince Edward Country, May 2018
